Specialist Screening Practitioner

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The postholder will provide care for patients via the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Clinic assessments will be carried out before patients undergo diagnostic tests as part of the cancer pathway. The role of the specialist screening practitioner is to act as the advocate for the patient undergoing diagnostic tests before being diagnosed with a bowel cancer. The role is varied and allows the postholder to learn new skills and knowledge.

The Specialist screening practitioner (SSP) will assess patients suitability to have diagnostic tests as part of the bowel cancer screening programme. They will act as the patients advocate at the colonoscopy procedure whilst collecting data to enter into the Bowel Cancer Screening computer system. The SSP is responsible for ensuring that any specimens are clearly marked and processed. results will be obtained by the SSP who will then discuss these with the screening endoscopist before deciding on the appropriate follow up pathway for the patient.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse to become part of the Bowel Screening Service Team for North East London.

You will be based across any of the sites forming part of the NE London Screening Centre and will play a pivotal role in co-ordinating and providing care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals as a consequence of the screening programme. Your role will encompass the nurse led clinic support of patients requiring a screening colonoscopy and acting as the patients' advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening process.

There are many opportunities for service development, personal and professional development and education will be actively encouraged and supported.

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday although flexible working may be required as the service develops.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

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